Women's Garment-Dyed Cotton T-Shirt from Japan
Women's short-sleeve t-shirt assembled in Mexico from US-formed and cut cotton jersey fabric. Garment dyeing performed post-assembly qualifies under permitted finishing operations of HTS 9802.00.91.00. Fabric components exported ready for assembly without further fabrication.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document US fabric formation (knitting/weaving) and cutting with mill certificates and cut-pattern records
• Mexican assembly records must specify garment dyeing as incidental finishing operation
• Ensure no trim or accessory components violate 'ready for assembly' export condition